Archive for December, 2010
Posted: Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 | Charles Davis Tags: Peyton Manning, Anthony Gonzalez, Austin Collie, Blair White, Charles Davis, Dallas Clark, Indianapolis Colts, Jacob Tamme, Pierre Garcon
It’s been interesting to watch just how much things have changed for the Colts over the course of the season, because we’ve witnessed a progression in how the greatness of Peyton Manning can overshadow other issues on his team.
Posted: Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Tom Brady, Brian Baldinger, Drew Brees, Matt Ryan, Michael Vick, New England Patriots, NFL MVP, Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers
After watching Tom Brady’s near-perfect performance against the Jets on Monday night, I’m not sure there’s any argument about who is the NFL’s most valuable player.
Posted: Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 | Solomon Wilcots Tags: Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson, Eric Bieniemy, Leslie Frazier, Minnesota Vikings
Adrian Peterson is the best running back in football, and the Vikings are reverting back to the strategy of 2008 under interim coach Leslie Frazer when they relied on Peterson to win games.
Posted: Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Week 13 power rankings, Jason La Canfora
The Chargers were the big losers in my latest power rankings following Week 13.
Posted: Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Ben Roethlisberger, Aaron Smith, Heath Miller, Jeremy Kapinos, Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers, Trai Essex
Mike Tomlin updated the status of several of the injured Steelers during his weekly news conference on Tuesday.
Posted: Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Anthony Armstrong, Chris Ivory, Chris Johnson, Drew Stanton, Marshawn Lynch, Michael Vick, Peyton Hillis, Peyton Manning, Post Mortem, Ryan Mathews, Santana Moss, Sean Payton, Tom Brady
The Patriots have finally stopped scoring on the Jets, so let’s put Week 13 under the microscope.
Posted: Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Monday Nightmare, Benjarvus Green-Ellis, Braylon Edwards, Deion Branch, Monday nightmare, New England Patriots, Rex Ryan, Santonio Holmes, Tom Brady, Wes Welker
Some playoff dreams were dashed on Monday night. And no, not just the Jets. (Although in fairness to the Jets, they should make the playoffs. But coach Rex Ryan would just have a hard time getting those guys on plane to fly to New England in January.)
Posted: Monday, December 6th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Steve Spagnuolo, Brian Billick, Jim Mora, St. Louis Rams, The Coaches Show
Coach Steve Spagnuolo joined Brian Billick and Jim Mora to discuss the Rams’ improved defense, QB Sam Bradford and leading the NFC West.
Posted: Monday, December 6th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Josh McDaniels, Charles Davis, Denver Broncos, Marshall Faulk, Michael Lombardi, NFL Total Access, Pat Bowlen, Warren Sapp
What’s behind the firing of head coach Josh McDaniels in Denver?
Posted: Monday, December 6th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: New England Patriots, New York Jets, Week 13 inactives
Jets offensive tackle Damien Woody, who has been nursing a sprained knee, will play in the AFC East showdown with the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. Woody sprained the medial collateral ligament in his right knee during a Nov. 21 game against the Houston Texans, but he was able to play four days later in a 26-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Posted: Monday, December 6th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos, Eric Studesville, Josh Freeman, Josh McDaniels, Kyle Orton, Matt Cassel, Pat Bowlen, Tim Tebow
If you advanced to the fantasy playoffs with Broncos QB Kyle Orton leading your team, congratulations. Especially after yesterday’s disaster. What was that, two points from Orton?
Posted: Monday, December 6th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Kenny Britt, Austin Collie, Indianapolis Colts, Jacob Tamme, Joseph Addai, Kenny Britt, Mike Hart, Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, Tennessee Titans, Vince Young
Titans WR Kenny Britt wasn’t listed on the team’s injury report on Monday, a good indication that he will be available against the Colts on Thursday night.
Posted: Monday, December 6th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Leon Washington, Jason Baker, Seattle Seahawks
Leon Washington wasn’t pleased after a punter ran him down from behind.
Posted: Monday, December 6th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos, Josh McDaniels
Broncos coach Josh McDaniels said following Sunday’s loss he hasn’t considered starting Tim Tebow.
Posted: Monday, December 6th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Drew Stanton, D.J. Moore, Detroit Lions, Doug E. Fresh, John Wall, the Dougie
Yes, the “Dougie” is all the rage right now. Drew Stanton of the Lions gave us our latest taste.